intends

VERB

have in mind; determine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aim contemplate design designate destine expect mean plan propose resolve think try

STRONG

appoint attempt connote decree dedicate denote devote endeavor essay express import indicate meditate ordain plot purpose reserve scheme signify spell strive

WEAK

add up aspire to be determined be resolved figure on have in mind hope to look forward set apart set aside

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelieve disregard forget ignore neglect

STRONG

be idle dismiss misuse use waste

Example Sentences

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Philadelphia, December 6th, 1778,254 Intends to encourage the capture of ships loaded with ship-timber by privateers.

From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Volume X (of 12) by Various

St Petersburg, December 27th, 1782,402 Intends to return to America as soon as a commercial treaty with Russia shall be completed.—Reasons for this measure.

From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. VIII by Sparks, Jared

Intends to finish Silesia altogether;—cannot he, after such a beginning upon Glatz last Year?

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 20 by Carlyle, Thomas

Intends to have his measures passed there, in defiance of opposition; straightway; and an end put to this inexpressible Double-Marriage higgle-haggle.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 06 by Carlyle, Thomas

And spare my lungs henceforth: whoever Intends to have the right, if but his tongue be clever, Will have it, certainly.

From Faust by Taylor, Bayard